Dr. Tamara Scerpella, MD

Dr. Tamara Scerpella, MD is an orthopedic surgery doctor who practices in Madison, WI. She is 56 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Scerpella is affiliated with University of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics.

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Dr. Scerpella's Experience

Dr. Scerpella's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery

No sanctions found

No board actions found

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Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

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Board Certifications

Why it matters: Dr. Scerpella's Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery

Accredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*

* This information is proprietary data maintained in a copyrighted database compilation owned by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Copyright 2017 American Board of Medical Specialties. All rights reserved.

Board Certifications

Why It Matters: Dr. Scerpella's Board Certifications

Board certification should be one of your top considerations when choosing a doctor. Board certification is an official recognition given to doctors who have met specific requirements set by national medical specialty boards in the United States.

Board certification indicates that a doctor is highly qualified in the medical field in which he or she practices. A board-certified doctor is more likely than a non-board-certified doctor to have the most current skills and knowledge about how to treat your medical condition.

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Conditions Treated

Adhesive Capsulitis

Ankle Fracture

Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture

Autoimmune Diseases

Back Pain

Baker’s Cyst

Bone Disorders

Brachial Plexus Palsy

Broken Arm

Bursitis

Chondrocalcinosis

Chronic Neck Pain

Chronic Pelvic Pain

Complications of Joint Prosthesis

Degenerative Disc Disease

Elbow Bursitis

Elbow Injuries

Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)

Femur Fracture

Foot Conditions

Foot Fracture

Fracture

Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)

Gait Abnormality

Ganglion Cyst

Gout

Hammer Toe

Hand Conditions

Hand Fracture

Herniated Disc

Hip Fracture

Hip Sprain

Internal Derangement of Knee

Intervertebral Disc Disease

Joint Pain

Knee Dislocation

Knee Disorders

Knee Fracture

Knee Sprain

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)

Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)

Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)

Limb Pain

Low Back Pain

Lupus

Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)

Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis of Hip

Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh

Osteoarthritis of Knee

Osteoarthritis of Shoulder

Osteoarthritis of Spine

Osteopenia

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain

Plantar Fasciitis

Pseudoarthrosis

Pyogenic Arthritis

Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rotator Cuff Tear

Runner's Knee

Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)

Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder Disorders

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Spinal Stenosis

Spine Disorders

Spondylitis

Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)

Still's Disease

Systemic Chondromalacia

Tibia and Fibula Fractures

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Procedures

Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment

Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed

Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed

Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open

Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment

Fracture Care

Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed

Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment

Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment

Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed

Hip Replacement

Joint Drainage

Knee Arthroscopy

Knee Replacement

Knee Replacement Revision

Knee Surgery

Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed

Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open

Myofascial Trigger Point Injection

Nerve Block, Somatic

Peripheral Nerve Block

Rotator Cuff Surgery

Steroid Injection

Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Malpractice Claims not available

What is medical malpractice?

Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Wisconsin.

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What is medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.

If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.

How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?

Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.

For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?

Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.

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What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

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What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.

How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?

Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?

Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.

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What are board actions?

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

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What are board actions?

Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.

Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.

If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.

How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?

Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?

Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

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Awards & Recognition

What is a recognized doctor?

Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.

Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.

Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.

Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.

We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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I was referred to Dr. Scerpella by an out of network orthopedic surgeon because of a rare injury. I could not have received better care. She is attentive and caring.
Dr. Scerpella knew exactly how to fix my leg! And, as an added bonus, her bedside manor is wonderful. I was the 3rd patient she performed a "Tib/Fib reconstruction with a hamstring autograph". She is AMAZING, and did indeed fix my leg.
Go see her... unless you DON'T want the best. #healed #grateful #blessedtobeunderhercare.

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Norwalk, WI | Feb 27, 2017

Whatever you do, DON'T question the actions of any of her staff! When you do & ask why you were treated rudely, she will argue about how perfect her staff is & drop you as a patient. She will tell you she will call you no later than the following day& NEVER call. Don't cross your arms because she will tell you that you're being adversarial, without asking why they're crossed. NOT GOOD AT PATIENT RELATIONS!!!!

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Madison, WI | Jul 01, 2016

Dr. Scerpella is fantastic! I'm a medically complicated case, and she's spent over a year and a half trying all sort of methods--not just surgery--to fix my injury and help me walk. She is often running late for appointments, but it's because she spends the time she needs to with the patients, not the time that UW Health says she should. She is super smart and caring; she makes the best decision for the patient, even if it's a difficult one.